Enrollment
44
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shidler, OK
Shidler Ms
Federal NCES profile for Shidler Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 402763002689
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shidler Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shidler · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44
- students enrolled
Shidler Ms has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shidler Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shidler, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shidler Ms compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shidler Ms
Shidler Ms is a small middle school in Shidler, Oklahoma, enrolling 44 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Oklahoma schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Two or More (27%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 44 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Shidler also operates Ward Es (88 students) and Shidler Hs (55 students) alongside Shidler Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shidler Ms compares
Shidler Ms on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,676
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Two or More 27.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Shidler Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shidler, which includes Shidler Ms.
$14,676
Per student
+17%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.5%
State 21.8%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Shidler Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Es | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shidler Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shidler Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~44 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shidler Ms
How many students attend Shidler Ms?
Shidler Ms has 44 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shidler, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shidler Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Shidler Ms is 14.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shidler Ms?
The largest demographic group at Shidler Ms is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Shidler, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shidler Ms?
Shidler Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shidler Ms rank among public schools in Shidler?
By Resource Investment Index, Shidler Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shidler, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shidler on the city page.
Is Shidler Ms a good school?
Shidler Ms earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oklahoma. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shidler?
Besides Shidler Ms, Shidler also operates Ward Es (88 students) and Shidler Hs (55 students). See the Shidler district page for the complete list.
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